is_search

Function Name: is_search

Explanation: The is_search function in WordPress is used to determine if the current page being viewed is a search results page. It returns true if the page is a search results page, and false otherwise. This function is particularly useful when you want to conditionally display certain content or apply specific styles only on search results pages.

Usage Example:

if (is_search()) {
    // Display custom content or apply specific styles for search results page
    echo "Showing search results";
} else {
    // Display default content or styles for non-search pages
    echo "Not a search results page";
}

In the above example, the is_search function is used to conditionally display a custom message based on whether the current page is a search results page or not. If the page is indeed a search results page, the message "Showing search results" will be displayed. Otherwise, the message "Not a search results page" will be shown. This allows you to customize the user experience based on the type of page being viewed.

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